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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,139.60, 1,572.09 and 981.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,139.60, 1,572.09 and 981.96 is: 1,354.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,139.60 : 1,572.09 = 981.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,139.60/1,572.09 = 981.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,139.60x = 1,572.09 × 981.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,139.60x = 1,543,729.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,543,729.50/1,139.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354.62

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